Scream 7 Box Office: Franchise Record Opening Weekend

Ghostface Slays Records: 'Scream 7' Nets Biggest Opening in Franchise History

The slasher sequel earned a massive $64.1 million domestically and has already crossed the $111 million global mark as of March 4, 2026.

Sofia Chen

Mar 5, 2026, 9:13 PM PT · 2 min read

Scream 7 earned a franchise-best $64.1 million domestic opening weekend starting February 27, 2026.

THE RUNDOWN

Scream 7 earned $64.1 million domestically, a new record for the horror franchise.
The film's worldwide opening weekend reached $97.2 million on February 27, 2026.
Global totals hit $111 million by March 4, 2026, according to box office reports.
Director Kevin Williamson and star Neve Campbell returned for the record-shattering sequel.
The film remains number one at the box office entering its second week.

Ghostface is officially back and bigger than ever. Scream 7 slashed through box office expectations following its release on February 27, 2026, securing a record-shattering $64.1 million domestic opening weekend. According to data from Boxoffice Pro and Fandango, this performance marks the highest-grossing debut in the history of the legendary horror franchise, surpassing all previous installments.

The film, produced by Spyglass Media Group and distributed by Paramount Pictures, found equal success on the international stage. It pulled in $97.2 million worldwide during its first three days in theaters. The momentum hasn't slowed down, as Screen Daily reports that the film maintained its top spot on the charts through its second week. As of March 4, 2026, the worldwide total has climbed to a staggering $111 million.

The record-breaking success comes as original screenwriter Kevin Williamson stepped into the director's chair for this entry, which features the return of franchise lead Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott. Critical and audience reception remains high on Rotten Tomatoes, helping the film stay ahead of the competition at major chains like ODEON Cinemas and Movies@Dundrum. Industry analysts suggest this seventh chapter is well on its way to becoming the most commercially successful film in the series' thirty-year history.